Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Thailand and Cambodia Border Clash Death Toll Rises to 33
Thailand and Cambodia are still fighting over their border.
The fighting has killed many people and forced many to leave their homes.
Both countries use big weapons.
Now, Cambodia wants the fighting to stop right away, but Thailand says Cambodia must show they want peace.
Other countries and leaders are trying to help, but it’s a tricky situation because they don't agree on how to stop fighting.
The arguments started from disagreement over their shared border.
This border war has a history of disagreements between the two countries.
Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a third day, with the death toll rising to 33.
The conflict involved jets, artillery, and ground troops, spreading along the border.
Both sides reported clashes on the coastline and blamed the other for firing first.
Over 138,000 people have been evacuated from the border regions.
Cambodia has called for an immediate ceasefire and a peaceful resolution.
- Who
- Thailand and Cambodia, with civilians and military personnel involved.
- What
- Escalating military conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
- When
- The fighting has continued for three days, with recent clashes.
- Where
- Along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, including coastal areas.
- Why
- A long-running border dispute and historical tensions have contributed to the conflict.
Thailand
Cambodia
Ceasefire Conditions
Thailand
Requires Cambodia to show "genuine sincerity" to end the conflict.
Cambodia
Cambodia requests an immediate ceasefire unconditionally.
Negotiation Approach
Thailand
Wants to resolve the issue through bilateral dialogue.
Cambodia
Accuses Thailand of using cluster munitions.
- Death Toll
- 33
- Evacuated
- Over 138,000
- Conflict Area
- Shared border and coastal areas
- Cambodia Civilian Casualties
- 8 deaths, 71 wounded
- Thailand Civilian Casualties
- 13 deaths